GIS Applications Programming, Senior Associate

Peraton • Stennis Space Center, MS

18h • $80,000 - $128,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a highly qualified candidate for software development support for Geospatial data and GIS applications, including both web-based and desktop-based GIS solutions, for a hybrid support developer position in the Stennis Space Center, MS metro area. The person that fills this role will design, develop, and maintain software applications that work with spatial data and GIS technologies. The Geospatial Applications Developer will work with various programing languages, software packages, and databases to create web-based and desktop-based GIS solutions.
What you will do:
Design and Development:Designing and developing GIS applications, including web-based and desktop-based solutions, using programming languages like Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
Data Management:Managing and maintaining GIS data, including spatial databases, data layers, and data formats like NetCDFs, GRIBs, GeoJSON, Shapefiles, and GeoTIFFs.
Software Maintenance:Supporting and maintaining existing GIS applications and tools.
Problem Solving:Identifying and resolving issues with GIS applications and systems.
Integration:Integrating GIS technologies into existing systems and applications.
The successful candidate will have:
Knowledge of computer science concepts and principles of standard computer science practices, methods, and techniques to perform, following specific instructions, routine projects or minor phases of a larger or more complex project.
Knowledge of computer design, simulation or programming software or other appropriate software to perform routine design and analysis assignments.
Knowledge of computer science and related disciplines to design, develop and adapt scientific methods and techniques to recommend solutions for computer problems.
Ability to analyze, interpret and apply computer science procedures in a variety of situations and recommend effective solutions

Requirements

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
• Programming: proficient with C++, Python, Java, and MATLAB
• Database:experience with PostgreSQL or similar
• Secret security clearance
• Must live in the local commuting area and will regularly work in the Navy Research Laboratory and Peraton facilities at Stennis Space Center, MS.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing GIS applications, including web-based and desktop-based solutions, using programming languages like Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#.
• Managing and maintaining GIS data, including spatial databases, data layers, and data formats like NetCDFs, GRIBs, GeoJSON, Shapefiles, and GeoTIFFs.
• Supporting and maintaining existing GIS applications and tools.
• Identifying and resolving issues with GIS applications and systems.
• Integrating GIS technologies into existing systems and applications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees